Naxos and Koufonisia sit close together in the Cyclades, yet they offer two very different holidays. Naxos is the largest island in the group, packed with long sandy beaches, mountain villages, ancient marble gates and simple transport links. Koufonisia is a tiny Small-Cyclades island celebrated for its turquoise coves, warm shallow water and slow, car-free … Read more
Naxos sits at the natural gateway to the Small Cyclades, and the crossing to Koufonisia is one of the shortest, most rewarding hops in this corner of the Aegean. The little island chain southeast of Naxos rewards travellers with turquoise water, quiet sand, and a slower rhythm than the bigger names nearby. This guide explains … Read more
Naxos sits at the heart of the Cyclades, and its harbour is one of the best launch points in the Aegean for a day on the water. From the port beneath the Portara you can board caïques and modern catamarans that reach the Small Cyclades in under two hours, drop anchor over turquoise sandbanks, or … Read more
The Small Cyclades sit in the sea just southeast of Naxos, a compact cluster of tiny, unspoilt islands where turquoise water, quiet sandy beaches and a slow, authentic pace replace the crowds of the bigger destinations. Naxos is the natural gateway to this hidden corner of the Aegean, close enough that Koufonisia, Iraklia, Schinoussa and … Read more